Hylätyt talot, autiot pihat

Drama, War

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Lauri Törhönen

Status Released

Release Date 2000-02-11

Storyline

In summer 1944 Finnish Karelia, Martta hastily marries Aarne before evacuating alongside newborn Hilkka’s family, Helmi Elisa and their grandmother as Soviet forces advance. Amidst chaotic retreat, the women struggle to stay united and fatefully intersect with Aarne and Arttu, but the relentless offensive exacts heavy suffering and loss on both civilians and soldiers.